Taking as its point of departure the three recurrent themes of nostalgia, memory and local histories, this book is an attempt to map out a new poetics - the 'post-nostalgic imagination' - in Hong Kong cinema in the first decade of Chinese rule.

The story behind Pixars first computer-animated film.

From its earliest days, the American film industry has attracted European artists. This book explores the influence of Jewish emigre directors and the development of this genre.

Analyses more than 250 novels and 25 films and examines the extent to which they reflect the history, mores and manners of the period and the extent to which they reveal the ideas and attitudes of their authors and of the periods in which they were written. This book focuses on the nature and importance of the war at sea for the British.

The Unofficial Guide to Tolkien's Middle-Earth on the Big Screen.

Presents an examination of the groundbreaking 1960 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, including the story's origins in real-life graverobber Ed Gein. This book presents material from the script and how it was adapted from Robert Bloch's novel.

Visual novels are interactive fiction games in which players creatively control decisions and plot turning points. Endings alter according to the player's choices, providing a motivation to replay the game. This book describes the thematic and structural traits of a popular development within the realm of anime: series adapted from visual novels.

An informative guide to the 100 movies in key genres. It celebrates some of the best films of their kind throughout the history of the moving image, with entries for each film in the 100 as well as analyses on the key influences - director, studio - in each genre.

Covering a total of 22,131 films, this guide features the various entries that contain films released in UK cinemas, and movies, old and new, that have been screened on television or become available on DVD. It also covers European films, significant and interesting works of world cinema, and underground and experimental films.

A guide to must-see movies. It discusses about their conception and development, and even about the famous pieces of memorabilia associated with them.

With more entries than any other guide and over one hundred years of entertainment and cinema information at your fingertips, Halliwell's is widely recognised as the biggest and the best film guide available. This is the undisputed bible for film enthusiasts and trivia buffs everywhere -- a must-have for every moviegoer.

Presents interpretations of some of our most important films - from the work of Pedro Almodovar to Brokeback Mountain , United 93 and World Trade Center , 300 , Troy , and The Hours - that have sparked debate and changed the way we watch movies.

The Aardman Studio, makers of Wallace & Gromit, is one of the biggest successes in the new wave of British animation. This book sets Aardman's achievements and the history of the studio within the context of the tradition of 3-D animation, and provides the reader with a guide to making a 3-D animated film.

Explores different aspects of the 007 story, from James Bond's history to his style and personal tastes. This title introduces the criminal masterminds, megalomaniac warmongers, and ruthless gangsters he's defeated. It includes information on Daniel Craig, Casino Royale , Quantum of Solace and the future of Bond himself.

This handy guide is just that. It is small enough to handle and carry around easily, and is a must-have resource for everyone interested in animation history,theory and practice. Each of the 10 sections is linked to a practical Stuff for Students section which gives clever first-hand instructions for animating anything from plasticine to pixels.

Rare Art and Mementos from Your Favourite Cartoon Classics. An interactive history of the most celebrated Hanna-Barbera cartoons, including The Flintstones, Scooby-Doo, Johnny Quest, The Jetsons, Yogi Bear, Tom and Jerry, Space Ghost and many more. Special features include replica animation cells, colouring booklets, trading cards, concept art booklets and much more.

* Once, one of the most famous bachelors in Hollywood, the star of films such as The Magnificent Seven and TV series including The Man From UNCLE finally tells his Hollywood secrets * Includes his adventures with fellow stars, from Elvis and Judy Garland to Steve McQueen and Elizabeth Taylor * Author promotion, serialisation

Covers events between the live-action movies Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith . This title is suitable for fans of Star Wars .

Jean Renoir's 1937 film La Grande Illusion is set during the First World War, but its themes of Franco-German conflict, divided loyalties in a time of war and the rise of anti-Semitism made it compelling and controversial viewing. Julian Jackson traces the film's historical context and its reception history.